(Berlin) - Humboldt Speed Skating Club alumni William Dutton hit the top step of the podium in Group B in the first win of his comeback from injury. Dutton was out of action for two weeks while recovering from a 12 stitch cut suffered in the men's 1000 in Calgary World Cup action.

Dutton's win was the 15th fastest 500 time on the first day of men's 500s in Berlin and matched his 15th in the first race of the season in Calgary. Dutton matched that 15th fastest placing again in his second 1000 since the injury. Dutton was the fastest Canadian of the day in the men's 1000 at Berlin.

Berlin was the last World Cup race before the Olympics in Sochi. It was also the last race for Canadian's before the Olympic trials in Calgary beginning December 28.